How To Remove Nail Polish From Floor Tiles

Follow the steps below to remove dried on nail polish starting with the least abrasive chemical cleaners and work up to more powerful applications until the stain is removed.

How to remove nail polish from floor tiles.

If the polish is allowed to sit on the floor it may stain tiles over time and become difficult or impossible to remove. This permanent staining is more likely to occur when the tile floor consists of natural stone such as granite or marble rather than ceramic tile. Porcelain tiles have a hard surface that can tolerate most cleaning products. A stain on a tile floor doesn t have to be traumatic.

Follow these steps to remove nail polish stains from flooring and tiles surfaces such as bluestone brick concrete flagstone granite limestone masonry tile sandstone slate or terrazzo. The first line of defense to clean up splashes of acetone or drips of nail polish color on tile is speed followed by detergent. It can remove the wood stain and discolor your floors. Remove the excess as soon as possible.

If you don t have rubbing alcohol you can use hairspray instead. Never use nail polish remover on wood floors. Gently pat the rubbing alcohol onto any leftover nail polish on the floor and let it soak for about 5 minutes. Avoid the need to replace stained tiles by cleaning up spills immediately.